Living on a small farm and raising chickens, it's not uncommon to have a few dozen eggs stacked up in the fridge. On more than one occasion, I've even given some of our fresh eggs as little "thank you" gifts to local friends and neighbors.
I thought it would be nice to dress up a carton with a gift tag. I used an image from the recently released Homemade Images & Journal Notes booklet from Crafty Secrets.
I stitched around the edges, and stamped a flourish from one of the Clear Art Stamps (also from Crafty Secrets) onto the base of the tag. I added some hemp twine and coordinating buttons for embellishment.
The carton is one of the new paper pulp recyclable egg cartons we use when we sell eggs. It's filled with big brown farm fresh eggs!
Very nice touch when selling and/or giving away.
Posted by: Elaine | June 07, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Anna! Just enjoyed catching up on reading since December. What amazing things you have going on and what a vivid mesh of art and storytelling in your wonderfully put together blog. Thanks for keeping it up! Your life makes me SMILE! -Lois
Posted by: Lois | June 06, 2008 at 01:13 AM
For some reason, the tag looked like leather.
I like the tag.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | June 05, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Beautiful tag!
Posted by: Shari | June 05, 2008 at 02:04 PM
I wish you lived next door to me! Only I don't want to live in the TX heat!!!
Your tag is great...what lucky people, to get your fresh eggs, and with such a beautiful presentation! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 05, 2008 at 01:12 PM
That is so cute! I can't wait to see the egg cartons when they arrive - please post a picture so we can see how adorable they are!! =)
Posted by: kerry davis | June 05, 2008 at 12:04 PM
I would love to buy your *special* eggs in those *special* cartons adorned with your *special* tags! Too bad I live too far away! We buy our brown eggs at the grocers....blahhh! I bet your customers really feel special. They should because you can tell it is all done with love!! You and Alan are the greatest!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | June 05, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Oh Anna, that's totally adorable! Wish I was your neighbor!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | June 05, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Love it!
Posted by: Danielle | June 05, 2008 at 11:15 AM
i just love this tag, and i meant to comment on your business card from the other day. both are TOO cute... wish you were close enough that i could buy your fresh eggs ;(
Posted by: Cat | June 05, 2008 at 10:28 AM
What a lovely tag! We too have to give some eggs away when the frig gets full.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | June 05, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Oh my goodness, that is just way to cute! Do you mind if I completely case it? I guess I will have to pop into Crafty Secrets to pick up a couple of things!!!
The recycled egg cartons are a great idea also - my friends give me their extra ones - we aren't up to a high production level.....yet! LOL Have a great day!
Posted by: Trixie | June 05, 2008 at 09:32 AM
LOve this. Your little chick is so adorable too. Wish I lived closer! Hugs
Posted by: Chris Mott | June 05, 2008 at 09:20 AM
So cute! How much fun would it be to receive my farm eggs with an adorable tag like that!
Posted by: Valonda | June 05, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Wow, you are running one classy farm!!! I want to live near you :)
Posted by: Cindy H. | June 05, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Won't you please - won't you please... please won't you be my neighbor! (Ha now you will have the image of Mr. Rogers taking off his shoes singing that song!)
Really wonderful gift tag and a great addition to your yummy eggs!
HUGS
MichelleO
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | June 05, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Wish you were my neighbor...(now I have an image of Mr. Rogers taking off his shoes and singing that song) Really this is a cute tag, and a wonderful gift with your yummy eggs!
HUGS
MichelleO
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | June 05, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Eeeeks! You seep creativity.
And you are an enabler for me for Rosies stamps (as well, as WS, of course).GRRRR. :)
Keep posting farm life and cards...lovin' it.
Posted by: Kristyn Sinnott | June 05, 2008 at 06:24 AM
VERY cute tag....you GO girl!! I love looking @ your site everyday, just checking in on the farm life, its relaxing....
Posted by: Kelli | June 05, 2008 at 06:06 AM
This tag is gorgeous!!! What lucky little eggs (and egg-eaters)! ;)
Posted by: Marie | June 05, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Wowsah! What an amazing personal touch to add to a carton of eggs! I LOVE how you stitched around the edges and added the button! Very clever and such a lovely way to say "thank-you". TFS
Posted by: Carol | June 05, 2008 at 04:27 AM
Anna the tag is GORGEOUS! I sure hope the eggs appreciate how you dress them up! Ü
HB
Posted by: hb | June 05, 2008 at 03:54 AM